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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Claimed by a Highlander {Review}

Claimed by a Highlander

{Highland Trilogy #2}

by Julianne MacLean

With his tawny mane, battle-hewn brawn, and ferocious roar, Angus “The Lion” MacDonald is the most fearsome warrior Lady Gwendolen has ever seen—and she is his most glorious conquest. Captured in a surprise attack on her father’s castle, Gwendolen is now forced to share her bed with the man who defeated her clan. But, in spite of Angus’s overpowering charms, she refuses to surrender her innocence without a fight…

With her stunning beauty, bold defiance, and brazen smile , Gwendolen is the most infuriating woman Angus has ever known—and the most intoxicating. Forcing her to become his bride will unite their two clans. But conquering Gwendolen’s heart will take all his skills as a lover. Night after night, his touch sets her on fire. Kiss after kiss, his hunger fuels her passion. But, as Gwendolen’s body betrays her growing love for Angus, a secret enemy plots to betray them both…

First Line(s): The dream startled her awake mere minutes before the siege.

My Review: After enjoying Captured by the Highlander, I could not wait to read the next book in this series. The age old question came to mind... can a "bad" guy change his ways? At first I couldn't imagine enjoying a story centered on a character who was casted as the "villain" in the first book. I was wrong! I ende up getting swept up in Gwendolen and Angus's story. The passion between the two fo them was intense and enough on it's own. But add to that the twists and turns in the plot line and I was left very satisfied.

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